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As cryptocurrencies take hold, NZ must address the climate impacts of their colossal energy demand

  • Written by: Nathan Cooper, Associate Professor of Law, University of Waikato
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Since its debut in 2009, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have seen explosive growth and some dramatic downturns.

Cryptocurrencies now inhabit an increasingly prominent niche in the global financial landscape, offering “pastime” opportunities for young investors, channelling donations to Ukraine’s war...

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